Know a child who loves technology? You’re in luck because the Wicked Uncle Elves have put together this list of the top tech gifts for kids! Whether you’re looking for a robot, an engineering kit or awesome machines, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite techy gadgets.
Top Tried & Tested Gifts
- Hydraulic Cyborg Hand – Build Kit
- Space Exploration – 4 in 1 Solar Power Kit
- Robots in Motion
- Zip Flyer
- Salt Water Engine Car
- 12-in-1 Solar Hydraulic Construction Kit
1 Hydraulic Cyborg Hand – Build Kit , £36.99 £36.99
Build a cool & functional 40cm cyborg hand
Explore engineering with this innovative 40cm robot hand that uses hydraulic power to simulate the movements of the human hand. The 40-page full-colour manual shows you how to assemble the 203 pieces, allowing you to learn how hydraulic power works, with piston tubes filled with water. Worn over your hand, the lightweight, 4-fingered Cyborg Hand is easily manipulated to grip objects, fitting both right-handed and left-handed users. Have fun challenging yourself to pick up and use a variety of items like bottles, pencils and small items or even shake hands with your friends! An advanced build perfect for any budding engineer – hands-on!
2 Space Exploration – 4 in 1 Solar Power Kit , £16.95 £16.95
Build moving robot models using solar power
Powered by natural sunlight, the four different space models are easy to make up and build with the various kit parts, including a solar panel, motor and instructions. See the magic of physics as the robots absorb the solar energy and transfer it into electric power as they move when placed in direct sunlight. This 2021 Winner at the Independent Toy Awards is a fun beginners’ introduction to solar power technology. All powered up by simply placing in direct sunlight – a truly brilliant kit!
3 Robots in Motion – 116 piece Building Set , £49.99 £49.99
Build moving robots that twist, turn and even transform into vehicles!
This colourful 116-piece robotics building set includes special components for designing and building robots that move and transform. Follow along with the included STEM activity guide to build with large chunky pieces using the interactive gears, axles, arms, wheels, rolling treads and even spinning eyes! Spark your little inventor’s imagination to design their own robo-creation, boosting early engineering and critical thinking skills. A moving robot who can transform – the possibilities are as fun as they are limitless!
4 Zip Flyer – 80 Piece Vex Robotics Kit , £19.95 £19.95
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Launch flying discs over 50 feet – wow!
Explore the physics of lift, drag and momentum with this cool kit. Follow the illustrated full colour 38-page guide to put together the 80 easy-snap pieces, then ready… aim… FIRE! The brilliant Zip Flyer Launcher sends plastic discs up to 50 feet in the air when you pull the cord. Experiment with adjustable trajectory and force to reach the maximum distance. Challenge your engineering skills and explore the wonder of physics first hand!
5Salt Water Engine Car, £16.95£16.95
Zoom zoom!
This innovative car-assembly kit demonstrates a new form of clean energy: saltwater! The 4×4 car is fuelled by a chemical reaction with saline, metal and water. Just add a few drops of saltwater to get the engine running. The car will go for 7-8 minutes on one ‘tank’ of saltwater. Incredible car-building fun!
612-in-1 Solar Hydraulic Construction Kit, £24.95£24.95
One kit, a dozen possibilities
This construction kit combines solar and hydraulic power for loads of fun. Use the pieces to build twelve different mechanical models of machines and animals, each featuring a unique move. Try making a snapping crocodile, a running ostrich or a digging excavator. Each model is powered entirely by sun and water, so there are no batteries required! Brilliant!
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